Black Powder

RAIN-DEE-VOO 2008 WINS THE WEATHER LOTTERY
First chance in 2008 for the western Washington buckskinners to hit the rondy trail was just south of Littlerock, where the Puget Sound Free Trappers of Capitol City Rifle and Pistol Club hosted their annual event. Starting at noon on Friday February 15th, Booshway Tom Brown opened the gates for a dry, cool session. Fair weather and cool nights greeted the100 registrants, comprised of 11 under 12’s, 3 juniors, 11 women and 75 men. 32 campers won the weather gamble and had at least bearable weather conditions. Over a dozen traders welcomed the patrons including a number of visitors from the community.

Black Powder Muzzle Loading monthly matches will resume on Saturday, October 6th. At the usual time (Shooting start at 1000) and accustomed location (The Black Powder Range, naturally). A few words of information for prospective new participants: Matches are shot in open relays with new shooters able to join the match in progress if there are situations delaying arrival. Each match includes events for Rifle and Pistol, and usually, Trade Gun. Match range fee is $10.00. Targets include paper and reaction targets with flyers for the Trade Gunners. Prizes, provided from the Range Fees are given for the top three in each category. Aggregate blanket prizes are awarded to those with the best combined scores of combined rifle and pistol.

Hi Troops,
Some of ya missed a fine Potluck and Barbecue on the 22nd. Others gained a pound or two.